Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 234)

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

2020 Mini Cooper SE Raises Questions Over What Should Be the Minimum EV Acceptable Range

By Steve Birkett on July 12, 2019 - 2:38PM

With an estimated range of just 146 miles (WLTP) and an MSRP well above $30,000, the new Mini Cooper SE has consumers asking what the minimum requirements are for an all-electric vehicle in 2020.

Tesla warns of battery supply chain issue.

Peak Battery Update - Tesla Warns Of Shortage and It's Not Alone

By John Goreham on July 11, 2019 - 11:33AM

The real reason that battery electric vehicles are not "selling" is because of the battery supply chain. In fact, Tesla also warns of battery shortage.

Assessing Chevy Bolt EV Reliability After Almost 3 Years on the Road

By Steve Birkett on July 10, 2019 - 6:03PM

GM’s first all-electric vehicle hit some dealerships in late 2016, so how is the Chevy Bolt EV’s reliability holding up as some early adopters hit six figures on the odometer?

USA Today Claims Tesla Has A Problem Appealing To Women - Why We Disagree

By John Goreham on July 10, 2019 - 9:27AM

On mainstream news outlet claims Tesla has difficulty appealing to women. Here's why we don't share the view.

Creepy, Driverless Tesla Semi on U.S. 101

By Armen Hareyan on July 9, 2019 - 9:00PM

Tesla Semi is filmed driving on U.S. 101 without a driver seen behind the wheel. This can totally change the future of trucking and driving.

Elon Musk Crushes Tesla Model S & X Refresh Hopes

By Alex Guberman on July 9, 2019 - 7:36PM

So, about that Tesla Model S and Model X refresh. Electrek first reported on it back in July of 2018, and we have been teased here and there with additional details from purportedly sound sources. Supposedly we were to look forward to an updated interior, upgraded batteries, and some other exciting changes. AJ McGinnis reports.

tesla model 3 and chevy bolt ev road trip

From Tesla Model 3 to Chevy Bolt EV, 4 All-Electric Road Trips to Inspire Your Summer Travel

By Steve Birkett on July 8, 2019 - 5:34PM

For anyone uncertain how well the current crop of long-range electric cars address range anxiety, these summer road trips in the Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt EV, and Hyundai Kona Electric provide plenty of reassurance.

Tesla Is Many Things But Not An Auto Industry Market Disruptor

By John Goreham on July 8, 2019 - 4:10PM

Tesla is a fascinating company with compelling products, but the auto industry disruption Tesla is often credited with is hard to justify.

General Motors HQ Acknowledges the Future, But Puts the Past Up Front

By Steve Birkett on July 6, 2019 - 1:01PM

A visit to the Renaissance Center in Detroit reveals a desire to drive electrification and new technology, but the most prominent displays show an inescapable dilemma for General Motors.

Tesla Outsold Acura, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche in First Half of 2019 in U.S.

By John Goreham on July 6, 2019 - 9:37AM

Tesla's sales in the first half of 2019 surpass many legacy brands. Here's a look at who Tesla outsold in America and who Tesla did not.

Still No Toyota Prius Killer Despite Many False Headlines

By John Goreham on July 5, 2019 - 2:49PM

Despite many publications' and many writers' claims, no affordable green car has "killed" the Prius.

Toyota hybrid sales up, battery electric vehicle sales down.

Toyota's Non-Prius Hybrid Sales Continue To Surge While Affordable Battery-Electric Vehicle Deliveries Drop Lower

By John Goreham on July 5, 2019 - 2:05PM

Toyota's sales of its many hybrid models continue to grow. Meanwhile, affordable battery-electric vehicle sales continue to decline.

Tesla's U.S. sales rate drops dramatically

Tesla's U.S. Deliveries Drop By 43 Percent in First Half of 2019 vs. Second Half of 2018

By John Goreham on July 5, 2019 - 1:29PM

Tesla sold about half the cars in the first two quarters of 2019 compared to the last two quarters of 2018 in the U.S. market.

Tesla Model 3 Autopilot Safety ratings and features

3 Features That Earned Tesla Model 3 Top Safety Ratings

By Armen Hareyan on July 4, 2019 - 10:49AM

Today in a Twitter video Tesla discussed 3 Autopilot features and improvements that helped the Model 3 earn top 5-star Euro NCAP safety ratings yesterday. Here are those features.

Chevy Bolt EV Sales Steady in Q2, While Chevy Volt Quietly Slips Away

By Steve Birkett on July 4, 2019 - 10:49AM

Against the backdrop of record Tesla Model 3 deliveries, Chevy Bolt EV sales remained slow but steady in Q2 2019, raising questions about when GM will shift its electrification plans into high gear.

How the 2020 Kia Soul EV Makes the Brand an Affordable Electric Leader

By Steve Birkett on July 3, 2019 - 12:38AM

When viewed alongside the more sensible, family-friendly Kia Niro EV, the 2020 Kia Soul EV starts to make the South Korean automaker stand out from the crowd.

4 Essential Elements of a Chevy Bolt EV Road Trip

By Steve Birkett on July 1, 2019 - 5:02PM

These key considerations for a successful EV road trip are offered from the driver’s seat of a Chevy Bolt EV but are applicable to any long all-electric journey that doesn’t involve a Tesla.

5 Battery Technologies That Are Influencing Toyota Prius Hybrid and EVs

By Peter Neilson on June 29, 2019 - 8:35PM

What the future holds for hybrid and electric cars such as Toyota Prius, RAV4 hybrid and EVs like Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt.

Kick Gas! Arnold Schwarzenegger Tests the Audi eTron Approach to Advertising EVs

By Steve Birkett on June 28, 2019 - 11:52AM

In a prank piece for ElectricForAll.org, Arnie goes undercover as a car salesman to explain, like recent Audi eTron ads, why electric vehicles aren't right for you. Or are they?

What Do Owners Want to See from the Rumored Chevy Bolt EUV

By Steve Birkett on June 27, 2019 - 11:28AM

General Motors recently trademarked the term “Bolt EUV,” leading to much speculation about a new electric model. As excitement builds for new EVs from GM, what do we hope to see from the rumored Chevy Bolt EUV?

Toyota's electric drayage truck earns technology award at MIT.

Toyota Earns Technology Award For Electric Truck At MIT Tech Symposium

By John Goreham on June 27, 2019 - 10:48AM

Toyota's fuel cell electric semi-tractor was a big winner at an MIT tech symposium this past month.

Tesla Semi Truck Quietly Rolls Into A SuperCharger Center

By Armen Hareyan on June 27, 2019 - 9:16AM

In a rare Tesla Semi spotting look how the Tesla Semi truck quietly rolls into a Supercharger and Service Center in Dublin, CA over the last weekend.

New Report Highlights Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity PHEV for Increased EV Adoption

By Steve Birkett on June 26, 2019 - 10:54AM

A new ICCT report reveals increased EV adoption in the US, highlighting the Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid as key models, as well as the automakers and policy agendas driving this development.

4 Reasons the Tesla Model Y Could Convert Chevy Bolt EV Owners

By Steve Birkett on June 25, 2019 - 11:11AM

The Chevy Bolt EV has steady sales since its 2016 release, but the Tesla Model Y looms large on the horizon in 2020. Here’s why Bolt EV owners might be tempted to switch.

2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid First Drive: A True No-Compromise Hybrid SUV

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2019 - 4:31PM

The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid can tow and cross rough off-road situations just like the non-hybrid models while combining the rear-drive feel with impressive power and seamless electric transition.

Tesla Joy explains Model 3 battery drain when left 12 days unplugged

How Much Your Tesla Model 3 Battery Will Drain If You Go 12 Days Without Charging

By Armen Hareyan on June 24, 2019 - 1:58PM

If you are going away on vacation and worried about how much your Tesla Model 3 battery would drain while you’re gone take a look at Tesla Joy's recent explanation of 12 days without charging her Tesla Model 3. She did an experiment and explained how much your Tesla Model 3 battery is expected to drain per day if you leave it without charging and unplugging for 12 days. Here is Joy in her own words.

Key state ends electric vehicle rebates.

If You Plan To Buy A Nissan Leaf or Any EV In This Key State You Better Act Fast

By John Goreham on June 24, 2019 - 11:55AM

A key target state for electric vehicle adoption will end its rebate program this week. If you would like to buy a Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3, Model S, Nissan Leaf or any other EV you may want to hurry up. Here are all the details.

Tesla Electric Vehicles Are About To Get Much More Expensive - Better Act Fast

By John Goreham on June 24, 2019 - 11:22AM

If you have been considering buying an electric vehicle this week is very important from a timing and price perspective. Here's why and the timeline you need to know.

NY Times Screws Up a Simple Road Trip, But Don’t Blame the Chevy Bolt EV or Charge Networks

By Steve Birkett on June 24, 2019 - 9:11AM

Attempting a straightforward 550-mile round trip from L.A. to Las Vegas in a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV, this NY Times reporter fails at basic trip planning, passing the buck for his errors to electric cars and charging networks.

Tesla Model 3 Summon getting into tight garage

Tesla Model 3 Getting Out of Tight Garage Using The Summon Forward and Backward

By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2019 - 9:11AM

This morning I saw a very interesting story in which Rivers from Tech Connect Youtube Channel demonstrates how he gets his Tesla Model 3 in and out of his tight garage using the Summon feature. Note that the Summon is demonstrated not only forwards, but also backwards and in which situations it benefits the owner. Here is Rivers in his own word and the video demonstration.

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